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We make sick bikes sing and fast bikes faster!Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:26:28 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2Oil filter media inspection can tell you a lot about your engine.http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/oil-filter-media-inspection-can-tell-you-a-lot-about-your-engine/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/oil-filter-media-inspection-can-tell-you-a-lot-about-your-engine/#commentsTue, 09 Oct 2018 17:03:01 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2534K&P Engineering Oil Filters are available for almost all types of motorcycles, automobiles and airplanes. Cycle Solutions Inc. has sold this oil filter for years and there are a lot of reasons why this is, in our opinion, the best oil filter for your engine. Using an oil filter that easily allows you to view the debris or lack of debris that the oil filter has collected is a huge benefit. Especially for motorcyclists who have purchased used motorcycles and want to know the condition of the engine but also for new motorcycles as well. By viewing debris collected in your oil filter, you can possibly head off any major issues that may be going on with your engine and have confidence that you are doing everything you can to help take care of your investment.

Below demonstrates some examples of the K&P Oil Filter media before and after use.

This is a new unused filter element. The filter media is made up of thousands of very fine stainless steel wires woven into a filter cloth. Using this type of filter media allows us to provide OEM filtration with a much higher flow rate. This higher flow helps keep the engine flushed out. Fiber filters use fibers that are pressed or glued together and must get to a certain thickness to achieve the appropriate filtration, which introduces an inherently higher restriction to flow. This filter can be 80% plugged and still flow as much as a new paper fiber filter.

This is the K&P Engineering filter media after approximately 2500 miles in a 5.7 liter Chrysler engine with 215,000 miles on it. This engine has used a K&P Engineering oil filter since new. Very little debris on the filter media.

The oil changes for this engine had been neglected during the cars lifetime, and there is an abnormally high amount of debris on the filter media. It is, however, substantially less than the amount of debris from previous oil change (after approximately 4000 miles) which was the first using the K&P Engineering oil filter on this engine. This engine is getting cleaner with time as the K&P Engineering filter continues to clean the oil that is flowing through the engine.

This is the K&P Engineering filter media out of a customers M5 engine. The amount of debris on the filter media is so extreme that you can not even see the filter cloth, it is completely plugged. The customer indicated that the filter had only been in the engine for 1500 miles. This is a huge flag that the engine is begging for attention. The good news is the debris pictured here has been removed from the engine. The bad news is it looks like there is plenty more that should be removed from the engine. With the engine being this dirty we highly recommend an overly attentive program to get the engine back to normal. This would include very frequent filter cleanings until the filter looks more like the one out of the 5.7 liter engine above.

Interested in purchasing a K&P Oil Filter/Cooler for your motorcycle? CLICK HERE. If you are interested in purchasing one of these filters for any of your cars or trucks then please give us a call or email us and we can hook you up.

Don’t forget about your drain plugs! Our magnetic drain plugs can also dramatically reduce debris in your oil. They can catch the particles that somehow by-passed your oil filter. Watch our Magnetic Drain Plug video by clicking here. Purchase the Dimple Magnetic plugs by clicking here. The more you purchase the more you save per plug. Most Harleys have 4 plugs. The engine, primary, transmission and the dry sump.

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/oil-filter-media-inspection-can-tell-you-a-lot-about-your-engine/feed/0Cycle Solutions Inc. Fort Myers Beach, Florida location will open on November 8th, 2018http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/cycle-solutions-inc-fort-myers-beach-florida-location-will-open-on-november-8th-2018/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/cycle-solutions-inc-fort-myers-beach-florida-location-will-open-on-november-8th-2018/#commentsMon, 08 Oct 2018 17:31:21 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2525Cycle Solutions will be returning to their southern location in Fort Myers Beach, Florida in November. The official opening date will November 8th at our new location. Our new address is 15870 Pine Ridge Road #4, Fort Myers, Florida 33908. This location is larger which has allowed us to install a dyno room on site! We also have a larger showroom and more work space to provide our services.

Our new showroom is starting to come together. Products will be on display by November 8th and ready for installation as well as professional dyno tuning.

Appointments can be scheduled now for cam upgrades, big bore kits, engine builds and stage 1 upgrades. We keep products in stock so customers do not have to wait days, weeks or months for their work to be completed. Most of our services can be completed same day!

Not in the Fort Myers area? Fort Myers Beach, FL is a great place to take sometime and relax and let us do the work. Schedule an appointment and come to sunny Florida for a great vacation on the beach. The weather here is fabulous when it is growing colder elsewhere.

To schedule an appointment or to discuss performance upgrades performed from our Fort Myers location call Chris at 765-730-1646 or shoot him an email at chrisw@cyclesolutionsonline.com.

Temperatures may be cooling down outside but that doesn’t mean that your engine is. We have so many customers that come to us stating that their motorcycles are running super hot and they are looking for ways to cool it down and be able to ride again without worrying about damage caused by overheating. We have products that can help with this issue that have been tried and tested. These products are worth the investment:

Love Jugs: These fans are installed on the factory horn mount and blow air across the cylinders to keep them from getting in an overheated state. You control when they run and for how long either by your accessory switch or by turning them off and on manually. A lot of people are skeptical if the fans really work and we can honestly say Yes! they do work. We have the Mighty Might fans installed on all of our V-Twin motorcycles which allows us to ride anywhere. Stop and go traffic? No problem. We have never seen a motorcycle overheat after the installation of these fans.

Some customers raise concerns about the hot air that the fans blow over to the right side of the motorcycle. Here is our response. The fans are going to help cool the cylinders down so the air will be warm but not ridiculous. If you are riding a motorcycle now that overheats or runs so hot it is on the verge of overheating then what does it matter? The fans are designed to cool the motor, not the rider. Cycle Solutions Inc offers many products that can help with heat. You can check out our heat reduction packages to get that heat in check.

K&P Engineering Oil Filter Coolers: K&P manufacturers the best oil filters period. These filters are made from billet aluminum with a stainless steel filter insert that can be cleaned and re-used. The finned case and the faster flowing stainless steel filter media also performs as an oil filter cooler that will help cool down your engine oil. The S44 and S69 lengths are a Cycle Solutions Inc exclusive product and can only be purchased from our website, show truck or shops. There are other companies selling a knock off version of the K&P Oil Filter. Do not be fooled. They are cheaply made and do not perform.

Lucas Motorcycle Oil Products: It is no secret that by using Lucas oil products you can reduce some heat in your motor. Cycle Solutions uses Lucas Oil Products exclusively so if you have had us do your oil change in the past then you have experienced the benefits of Lucas Oil. Lucas Oils are proven to run cooler and also to help your engine run quieter. All of their oils are superior and are a great companion to the K&P Oil filter we spoke of above. Don’t forget the Lucas Motorcycle Oil Stabilizer! This additive is designed to reduce heat and friction extend your oil life and helps against oil breakdown due to overheating.

CSR Ceramic Coated Headers: CSR has installed a lot of head pipes over the years. We know which ones perform better and which ones are easier to install. We have combined all the qualities that riders look for in a header and sell our own line of performance headers. All of our headers have ceramic coating inside and outside of the pipe to help keep heat in. Our pipes reduce the amount of heat you feel on your legs and when paired with a quality tuner like a Thundermax Auto Tune they will also help the engine run cooler. Our headers are available as a true dual style or one with a cross over chamber for more low end torque.

All of our heat reduction products can be purchased at 10% off for a limited time. Use coupon code FALL2018 at check out and take advantage of the savings.

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/fall-specials-cool-down-that-hot-engine-with-heat-reduction-products-like-love-jugs-kp-oil-filters-lucas-motorcycle-oil-products-and-csr-ceramic-coated-headers/feed/0Myrtle Beach Fall Rally will take pace this upcoming weekend Oct 4th-7th 2018http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/myrtle-beach-fall-rally-will-take-pace-this-upcoming-weekend-oct-4th-7th-2018/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/myrtle-beach-fall-rally-will-take-pace-this-upcoming-weekend-oct-4th-7th-2018/#commentsMon, 01 Oct 2018 16:19:36 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2540Despite the rain and winds that Hurricane Florence brought to the Carolinas we are advised that the Fall Myrtle Beach rally will still take place. We have been told that the area did not suffer much damage and are anticipating a great rally!

Our location will be at Barefoot Landing in the back vendor lot. Show dates are October 4th through the 7th. Come see us and let us make your motorcycle rock!

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/10/myrtle-beach-fall-rally-will-take-pace-this-upcoming-weekend-oct-4th-7th-2018/feed/0The show will go on! Ocean City Bikefest will take place this weekendhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/09/the-show-will-go-on-ocean-city-bikefest-will-take-place-this-weekend/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/09/the-show-will-go-on-ocean-city-bikefest-will-take-place-this-weekend/#commentsWed, 12 Sep 2018 18:02:19 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2518Cycle Solutions Inc. will be open for business in Ocean City, MD on Sept 13-16th. Our location is at the Convention Center this year and you can’t miss us. The threats of hurricane Florence are tracking to the south so we setting up and looking forward to a great show. There will be many other vendors there as well so come check it out and see what everyone has to offer!

Cycle Solutions has all the top performance products on board and ready for installation. All big bore kits and complete engines are in stock as well as exhaust systems, tuners, air intakes and throttle bodies. Need a cam upgrade? We got you covered. Cam upgrades can be completed in 3-4 hours so while you are out shopping for t-shirts or other rally goods we can have your upgrades done and ready for you once you return.

Come help us make the 2018 Ocean City BikeFest the best one yet!

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/09/the-show-will-go-on-ocean-city-bikefest-will-take-place-this-weekend/feed/0Ocean City Bikefest Updatehttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/09/ocean-city-bikefest-update/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/09/ocean-city-bikefest-update/#commentsTue, 11 Sep 2018 17:21:24 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2513We have received many calls in regards to the status of the motorcycle rally in Ocean City Maryland this weekend. At this point the rally is still scheduled to take place. The city has not made the decision to cancel the show so our show truck is currently in Ocean City in a holding pattern with all the other vendors until we are told we can set up at our location.

Our location has changed! Due to the high waves on the coast of Maryland allowing water to be dumped into our spot from the remnants of the last hurricane that passed through the area we will not set up in our usual location. At this time, our new location will be at the North end of the Convention Center in Ocean City Maryland. We have also been informed that vendors in the inlet area have been moved to other locations as well.

We will send out more information as we are updated with the status of this show. For those attending the rally we wish you safe travels and pray for the safety for those who are in the direct path of the storm.

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/09/ocean-city-bikefest-update/feed/0New CSR 2-into-1-into-2 Ceramic Coated Headers now availablehttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/08/new-2-into-1-into-2-ceramic-coated-csr-headers-now-available/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/08/new-2-into-1-into-2-ceramic-coated-csr-headers-now-available/#commentsFri, 17 Aug 2018 14:38:22 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2503Cycle Solutions Inc. is always upping the game. We have added to our CSR performance line a New Header System for 2009-2016 Touring models that provides top performance over other aftermarket headers with a bonus! Ceramic Coating!

Ceramic coating is applied to the entire head pipe under the heat shields that help keep heat in the pipe and from radiating out onto your legs. We see a lot of HOT Harleys on the road and this pipe can significantly reduce the amount of heat you feel. It does not cure the engine heat by itself, however, when paired with a ThunderMax Auto Tune module you can help your engine run cooler.

This new system is a 2 into 1 into 2. it has a crossover chamber that produces more power. Did we mention that it comes with the heat shields already installed? Yep, that’s right. This system is a breeze to install. No more time consuming clamps to tighten down to install the heat shields because this is already done! Once you have the old system off then all you have to do is bolt this one right up and get back on the road.

This system is available in chrome and ready to ship. It fits all 2009-2016 HD Touring models and comes with 18mm 02 ports so you can run an auto tune module such as the ThunderMax Auto Tune.

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/08/new-2-into-1-into-2-ceramic-coated-csr-headers-now-available/feed/0Its Sturgis time again! Schedule service nowhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/07/its-sturgis-time-again-schedule-service-now/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/07/its-sturgis-time-again-schedule-service-now/#commentsMon, 30 Jul 2018 14:22:38 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2490Hard to believe it is Sturgis time already. Cycle Solutions Inc has been working hard to stock the truck for this amazing rally. We are currently scheduling appointments for our services in advance for convenience to our customers. If you know you want work done and have a date in mind then please reach out to us and get on our schedule. Our schedule is already filling up fast! This also helps us with inventory so that we have things in stock on the day you arrive.

The actual dates of the 78th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is August 3rd through the 12th. If you will be at the rally early and would like work done on the 2nd to beat the crowds then please let us know and we can accommodate you.

Please email Kimberly at kimw@cyclesolutionsonline.com with a list of the services you would like completed and she will get with you to get you scheduled. Chris can always be reached at 765-730-1646 if you have questions about the products and services we offer.

New for Sturgis:

Cycle Solutions Inc will be demonstrating the new iRIDE Intelligent Ride Control system for 2014-newer touring motorcycles. This system will precisely and automatically adjust to the rider, passenger and luggage weight as well as automatically raises and lowers based on speed for improved suspension performance. This suspension will be creating quite a buzz so make sure you swing by and check it out and get on our product release list so you are the first in the know when the product is available to ship.

Crankcase Vents for Milwaukee-Eight motorcycles that are experiencing sumping problems. M8′s are known for their sumping issues and Cycle Solutions has the fix.

Big Bore kits for Twin Cams and M8′s. These kits will be in stock and ready for install. Watch for our next newsletter about what we have in stock and what you can purchase one for.

In addition to the products above, Cycle Solutions Inc also offers the following products and services in Sturgis:

Professional Dyno Tuning-Cycle Solutions sells and tunes Thundermax Auto Tune Modules and Power Commander V’s. Already have one of these tuners? Bring your motorcycle to us for a professional dyno tune and get the most out of it!

Complete Camchests-We stock many cam sizes and brands as well as top performing camchest components. Let us build you a brick shit house camchest that you can enjoy for many years and miles.

Complete High Performance Engines-We currently have several engines in stock to chose from. Most installations can be done in 24 hours. Come see us and get the engine that everyone wants!

Exhausts & Air Intakes-Cycle Solutions has the largest inventory of these products than any other speed shop. Ready to add some rumble to your motorcycle? Come see us for free installation of slip on mufflers.

Love Jugs Engine Cooling Fans-If you are planning on riding in the Sturgis stop and go traffic then let our fans keep you cool. Guaranteed to keep that engine cool!

Ohlins Suspension-A lot of people ride to Sturgis. Let Ohlins make your ride back even better. These performance shocks are in stock and ready to help you and your passenger keep a smile on your face while laying down the miles.

Lucas Motorcycle Oil Changing Pit Stop-stop in and get your oil changed. Plan on putting on a lot of miles? Let us do a full service to your motorcycle with all the inspections to make sure you are running at your best.

K&N Air Filters-Cycle Solutions stocks most Harley air filters so if yours needs replaced we have you covered.

South Dakota is a beautiful state with so much great history and riding destinations. Let Cycle Solutions Inc. make your trip better! Stop in and see us at the corner of 8th and Lazelle Street. If you have any questions then please reach out to us.

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/07/its-sturgis-time-again-schedule-service-now/feed/0Cycle Solutions Inc. has a new location at Americade 2018http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/06/cycle-solutions-inc-has-a-new-location-at-americade-2018/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/06/cycle-solutions-inc-has-a-new-location-at-americade-2018/#commentsMon, 04 Jun 2018 19:37:56 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2478Americade has changed its location this year. The rally will be held in The Old Glass Lamp Village adjacent to the Fort William Henry Hotel in Lake George and the Festival Commons.. Our booth location will be along West Brook road in booth numbers 143 through 153. We are the last booth along this road. Motorcycles can access parking by coming into the entrance at W Brooke Road which will take you right to our booth. Come enjoy Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains and get your performance upgrades done while you take in the fresh mountain air. Rally dates are June 5th through the 9th. If you are unable to find us text Chris at 765-730-1646 for directions.

Cycle Solutions Inc. has the largest selection of Milwaukee Eight performance products in stock and ready to install. We specialize in cam upgrades that can make your M8 rock!

Looking for a little more sound from your Harley? We got many slip ons in stock with free install mufflers except on Trikes.

Not going to Americade? Catch us at Laconia June 10th through 16th in the Lobster Pound.

]]>http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/06/cycle-solutions-inc-has-a-new-location-at-americade-2018/feed/0Thundermax Auto Tune versus HD Tunerhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/05/thundermax-auto-tune-versus-hd-tuner/
http://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/2018/05/thundermax-auto-tune-versus-hd-tuner/#commentsFri, 11 May 2018 13:40:02 +0000Kim Waddellhttp://blog.cyclesolutionsonline.com/?p=2458
We frequently get motorcyclists that are searching for someone to professionally tune their motorcycle that has the HD Tuner. The HD Tuner is not something that we can provide tuning on because it is a HD specific tuner and it is not the type of tuner that we prefer to work with because of its restrictions.

We had a customer come to us who had a stage one done to his motorcycle with the HD tuner and he was not happy with the overall performance. Chris spent some time explaining the Thundermax Auto Tune and the benefits that it has above all the tuners currently on the market.

Cycle Solutions installed the Thundermax and rolled the motorcycle on the dyno. Chris spent some time tuning, which is what he does best, and the motorcycle got a nice gain.

The graph shows just over 10 horsepower from switching to a quality tuner with a quality tune.

Cycle Solutions keeps Thundermaxes in stock and ready for install, Come see us at a show and get the best quality products available. If you currently have a Thundermax auto tune and you are running a base map come see us at a show or at one of our locations and we can professionally tune your Thundermax for better performance and perform a tech service on your existing Thundermax to make sure it is installed and running properly.

We will be in North Myrtle Beach for Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week Friday May11th through May 20th. We will be in the back vendor lot at Barefoot Landing.